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Storm Anxiety The torrent of recent rain in Wichita and the surrounding areas are wreaking havoc on river beds and basement sump pumps, but they have also been responsible for storm anxiety in many pets. There are a variety of reasons pets might have storm anxiety including: pets can sense a change in the barometric […]

Our Wichita, KS Veterinarians have some advice on unpredictable weather Thunderstorm, tornado, wind, and hail season is approaching in Wichita, Kansas. It's important to have a safety plan of action for you and your pets in place before the emergency takes place. Unpredictable weather in Kansas can cause some serious damage. Make sure you keep […]

February is American Heart Month and while that focuses on human heart health, your dog 's heart health is important to think about as well. Heartworm is not often understood by pet owners. The best way to protect your pet from heartworm is to give them preventative medication. What causes heartworm? Heartworm is caused when […]

Ask any Wichita veterinarian and they will tell you, training your dog is important. While training your dog to properly run a Westminster Kennel Club show course would be cool, it's not necessary. Basic training for your dog keeps them safe, and you sane. Training Keeps Dogs Safe According to the American Dog Trainers Network, […]

The holidays can be tons of fun for families with delicious treats and decorations: however not everything is safe at this time of year for your pets. Keep your cats and dogs safe with our holiday safety tips for pets from Wichita Veterinarians Dr. Kara James and Dr. Gary Skinner. Decoration Safety Animals are curious, […]

When choosing a medical facility to care for your pets, the choices can be overwhelming and the difference between vet clinics and animal hospitals in Wichita can be confusing. Cimarron Animal Hospital has the answers you need to find the veterinarian in Wichita that best meets your pet's needs. What is a Vet Clinic? Vet […]

Did you know that dogs are taken to the vet double the amount of times that cats are? Often cats only are taken to the vet when they are showing visible signs of illness, not yearly for a checkup, as is recommended. Almost 85% of cats have visited their veterinarian before their first birthday, but […]

Dog Allergies Make Pups Miserable Did you know that, like humans, dogs can develop allergies? As it turns out, dog allergies are not at all uncommon. Though fairly widespread, determining the cause of irritation to your pet can be difficult. As a good pet owner, you want your pet to live a comfortable life. Therefore, […]

As the weather heats up, your pet may be at risk of being infected by a disease carried by fleas, ticks or mosquitos. When it comes to defense against disease-carrying insects, prevention is always the best method. While you're trying to control the fleas and ticks that have made homes on your pets and inside […]